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Impressment
From 1803 till 1811 British impressed American sailors and force them to work on British ships. -
Battle of Tippercanoe
this battle takes place between Tecumseh's brother, the Prophet, and William Henry Harrison's army. the first battle of the War of 1812. -
Declaration
America declares war on Great Britain -
Canada invasion
General William Hull enters Canada. This is the first of three failed attempts made by the US to invade Canada. -
General Isaac Brock
General Isaac Brock is killed at the Battle of Queenston Heights (Canada) -
Battle of Frenchtown
British and Indian allies repel American troops at the Battle of Frenchtown -
Raisin River Massacre
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The siege of Fort Meigs
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Battle of Lake Erie
Captain Perry defeats the British at the Battle of Lake Erie -
Tecumseh
Tecumseh is killed at the Battle of the Thames (Canada) -
The Battle of Crysler's Farm
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Battle of Chippawa and Battle of Lundy's Lane
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Peace negotiations begin in Ghent
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Burning of Washington D.C.
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Battle of Plattsburg
The Battle of Plattsburg on Lake Champlain. It was a victory for America securing the northern border. -
Battle of Baltimore at Fort McHenry
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Treaty of Ghent
The treaty of Ghent, Americans and British diplomats agree to the terms -
Battle of New Orleans
Andrew Jackson defeats the British at the Battle of New Orleans -
Peace Treaty
The peace treaty is ratified by President Madison and he declares the war over
